Swine Festival queen has strong Basile roots

Abigail Fruge, the reigning La. Swine Festival Queen, poses in her full regalia at the Music of Basile mural in old downtown.
Abigail Fruge, the reigning La. Swine Festival Queen, poses in her full regalia at the Music of Basile mural in old downtown.

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Abigail Marie Fruge, a name not synonymous with pigs but rather with grace, intelligence, and talent, has worn the crown of the Louisiana Swine Festival Queen with honor and distinction for the past year. As she prepares to relinquish her royal title on Saturday, October 14, Abigail’s reign comes to a close, leaving an indelible mark on both her and the festival’s leg…